Kansas City Chiefs Confirm Alleged Abuse Allegations Involving Player the Athlete
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment on Wednesday evening indicating they are aware of domestic violence allegations circulated in social media posts by a former girlfriend of player the athlete and had been in contact with the NFL.
The organization did not mention the player by name in their announcement and stated they would have “no further comment at this time”.
Allegations Shared on Social Media
Dacoda Nichole Jones, who also did not mention the athlete directly, posted a set of images on Instagram that seemed to depict indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and it is known she has two children with the football player, whom the team drafted in the second round.
Police Reports Currently Not on File
No police reports were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.
Player's Recent Legal Issues
The receiver missed the initial part of this NFL campaign due to an league-mandated ban for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals injured. Rice was sentenced a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after entering a guilty plea to felony charges.
Statistically, Rice concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time in a decade.
